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Breaking Rudy’s Chicken Oak Cliff closes after 30 years
FOOD & CULTURE
Rudy’s Chicken closing

Rudy’s Chicken Closes After 30 Years — Oak Cliff Loses a Cultural Anchor

Longtime customers and elders share memories as one of Dallas’s most beloved barbecue spots shuts its doors.

Deep Ellum food scene

Deep Ellum Food Scene Under Pressure as Rents Continue to Rise

Small restaurants and food vendors who helped build the district’s vibe now struggle to stay.

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South Dallas Voices documentary
Documentary • In Production

“We Built This Block” — South Dallas Preparing for the World Cup Spotlight

A ground-level look at residents writing their own future instead of waiting for outsiders.

Coming Summer 2026

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